The Hylbert Family Foundation
The Hylbert Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including disability housing, cancer research, support for veterans, education, and service partnerships between people and dogs.
The Hylbert Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Hylbert Family Foundation gave $439K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), top state California. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $439,000
- +96.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,267
- +70.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $12,870,675
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Hylbert Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Hylbert Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Promise Inc ($120K). Together the top 10 received $415K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 61 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (36%), Florida (33%), Kentucky (13%), New York (10%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Hylbert Family Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 62% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 393% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2019) to $439K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Promise Inc W Melbourne, FL | General & Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Spirit of Life donations fund | $50,000 |
| Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professi New York, NY | Scholarship Fund for three associates | $45,000 |
| Coastal Christian Ministries Inc San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Lady Veterans Connect Inc Winchester, KY | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Saddles in Services Descanso, CA | "Operation New Start" program - education of veterans working with horses | $30,000 |
| Curebound Inc San Diego, CA | Cancer research Fund | $20,000 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Military Missions Inc Lexington, KY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Saddles in Services Descanso, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,870,675 | $744,889 | $570,722 | $439,000 | 15 | $457,293 | $1,945,861 | $656,841 |
| 2024 | $12,696,508 | $6,981,191 | $282,276 | $223,500 | 13 | $241,347 | $2,159,892 | $340,312 |
| 2023 | $5,997,593 | $1,288,295 | $228,187 | $181,000 | 13 | $198,442 | $857,946 | $236,616 |
| 2022 | $4,937,485 | $-44,611 | $143,901 | $89,000 | 11 | $107,519 | $944,795 | $210,801 |
| 2021 | $5,125,997 | $3,644,592 | $78,711 | $57,750 | 9 | $70,191 | $184,028 | $98,123 |
| 2020 | $1,560,116 | $99,814 | $77,847 | $59,500 | 10 | — | $86,695 | $68,187 |
| 2019 | $1,538,149 | $85,358 | $44,996 | $26,500 | 6 | — | $78,439 | $69,929 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Hylbert Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $657K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. PROMISE, Inc. describes its work as providing affordable, independent housing for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. City of Hope says its mission is to make hope a reality for people touched by cancer and diabetes, while CUREBOUND says it accelerates cancer research and invests in adult and pediatric research.
Other recipients describe work supporting female veterans in transition and preventing homelessness (Lady Veterans Connect), sending care packages to deployed military personnel (Military Missions), and creating partnerships between people and dogs (Southeastern Guide Dogs). Coastal Christian Ministries describes its mission as preparing children to be disciples of Jesus Christ; Hope International says it invests in families’ dreams in underserved communities while proclaiming and living the Gospel.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $439,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $120,000, with a median of $20,000.
Among the reported 2025 grants, PROMISE, Inc. received $120,000 for general and unrestricted purposes; City of Hope received $50,000 for its Spirit of Life donations fund; and Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics received $45,000 for a scholarship fund for three associates. Coastal Christian Ministries received $40,000 for general and unrestricted purposes, and Lady Veterans Connect received $35,000 for general and unrestricted purposes. Other grants included $30,000 to Saddles in Service for its “Operation New Start” program, described in the filing as education for veterans working with horses, and $20,000 to CUREBOUND for a cancer research fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katharine Hylbert as director, secretary, and vice president, and Paul W. Hylbert Jr. as director, president, and treasurer.
The Hylbert Family Foundation is led by Paul W Hylbert Jr., Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul W Hylbert Jr.
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Hylbert
Director, Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Hylbert Family Foundation
How much does The Hylbert Family Foundation give each year?
The Hylbert Family Foundation gave $439K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $224K across 13 grants.
What is The Hylbert Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Hylbert Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $29,267, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Hylbert Family Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The Hylbert Family Foundation give grants?
The Hylbert Family Foundation's top state is California, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Kentucky (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants) and Descanso, CA (2 grants).
Does The Hylbert Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Hylbert Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Hylbert Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Hylbert Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Promise Inc ($120,000), City of Hope ($50,000) and Saddles in Services ($50,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Hylbert Family Foundation?
The Hylbert Family Foundation reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $457K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $657K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Hylbert Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. PROMISE, Inc. describes its work as providing affordable, independent housing for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Hylbert Family Foundation?
The foundation states in its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Hylbert Family Foundation's EIN?
The Hylbert Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3700187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Hylbert Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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